People who suffer from both substance use disorder (SUD) and mental illnesses are often recommended antidepressants while going through detox and treatment. A combination of SUD and other mental health conditions is called dual diagnosis. Are there safe and non-addictive antidepressants for individuals with a dual diagnosis? How can they avoid misusing antidepressant medications? These … Read more
Two of the most common health conditions in the world, depression, and addiction, often work in cycles together. One may contribute directly to the other, leading back to the first. For example, those suffering from depression have an increased likelihood of substance abuse. Similarly, those with substance use disorder (SUD) are at an increased risk … Read more
If you are a parent who is concerned about the possibility of your children developing substance use disorder (SUD), you can implement preventative measures. This starts with paying attention to their mental health. Mental illnesses like depression can be risk factors for future substance use. Mental Illness as a Risk Factor for Substance Use The … Read more
You are not alone if you or a loved one suffers from depression. Depression is one of the most common but misunderstood mental health illnesses in the U.S. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) reports that over 21 million people in the U.S. experienced a depressive episode in 2020. This number has increased dramatically … Read more
Chronic depression can be crippling. You may find yourself asking, “Is there hope of getting better?” The answer is yes. Although major depression is a complex mental illness, it can be managed and treated. It is critical that you reach out for help and work collaboratively with health professionals. What Is Chronic Depression? Depressive episodes … Read more
In the field of addiction recovery, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been long recognized as an effective treatment method. A similar intervention, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), can be equally effective to help ease anxiety and other common mental health conditions. DBT is particularly important in caring for people who have suicidal tendencies. What Is Dialectical Behavior … Read more
How do you decide if you or your loved one is depressed or simply feeling down? These days people use the term “ depression ” so commonly that it has lost its true meaning. As a major mental health disorder, depression is more than a bad day at work or going through a breakup. There … Read more
Depression and anxiety disorders affect more and more people around the world every year, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Not everyone who has depression or anxiety knows that medication may help them. Some people are hesitant to try antidepressants, thinking they might do more harm than good. Antidepressants are an increasingly widespread way to treat … Read more
If you struggle with sleep problems as well as depression, you are not alone in this difficult experience. Many people have the dual conditions of sleep deprivation and depression. Why do these two conditions tend to appear at the same time? How do you break the cycle of sleep deprivation and depression when these two … Read more
Women in their forties and fifties may experience symptoms of anxiety and depression without being able to identify the causes or develop coping strategies. Menopause or other hormonal changes related to a woman’s menstrual cycle is a common cause of depression. Read on to understand more. Symptoms of Depression During Perimenopause Clinically diagnosed depression refers … Read more
